The Role

Can you bring a regular giving understanding, which you are keen to explore further?

The Annual Giving Officer will develop and maintain a robust annual giving programme which establishes a strong donor pipeline, and develops sustainable fundraising for London Business School. You will focus on testing new content and channels, thorough analysis of outcomes, and embedding successful activities to increase investment in the School’s vision from students, alumni, and friends.

In this delivery focused role, you will leverage the work across Advancement as a whole including events, student and volunteer activity. You will also develop a collaborative approach with the other fundraising income streams (Leadership Annual Giving, Major Gifts, and Principal Gifts) that supports all activities and enhances relationships. 

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality appeals programme, including LBS’s annual giving day
• Engage student volunteers to support a successful Graduating Gift programme
• Ensure area/team compliance with necessary regulations/processes
• Contribute to the production of reports and analysis, identifying trends and issues
• Responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to quality standards and targets
• Develop relationships within and outside the team
• Actively improve processes and procedures in own area of specialism
• Ensure up-to-date and accurate financial information for own service area

Who we are looking for

• Experience of working within a professional fundraising operation
• Understanding of alumni relations/advancement/development or the charity sector, including volunteer management
• Experience working with Raisers Edge or other CRMs
• Able to build rapport with multiple stakeholders
• Strong communication skills and understanding of fundraising writing
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Able to track targets to work towards fundraising objectives
• A team player who thrives on working with others to achieve targets

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location.

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days plus extra between Christmas and New Year
• Generous pension package, 21.4% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave or parent /carer emergency leave

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard.

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

Closing Date - 13th October 2023

London Business School